Several automakers, including Honda, Hyundai, Ford, and Kia, reported higher EV sales in the US in January. Here’s a look at some of the top-selling EV models (outside of Tesla) last month. EV sales in the US by model in January 2025 With nearly 133,000 electric vehicles sold in December, EVs accounted for 8.8% of… Continue reading Honda, Hyundai, Ford, and Kia EV sales climb in January
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GM is cutting a shift at its EV plant in Mexico because of the Honda Prologue
GM cut a shift at its Ramos Arizpe manufacturing plant in Mexico, where it builds the Chevy Equinox EV and Honda Prologue. According to GM, the move was due to Honda’s decision to slow Prologue output. With sales of its sole electric SUV in the US surging, why is Honda cutting back? GM cuts shift… Continue reading GM is cutting a shift at its EV plant in Mexico because of the Honda Prologue
Tesla (TSLA) sales are dropping like a rock in Europe, but it’s not just because of Elon Musk
Tesla sales are dropping like a rock in Europe based on early sales numbers coming for January 2025. Many are linking this to dissatisfaction with CEO Elon Musk’s meddling in European politics. While there’s undoubtedly some of that going on, it’s not the only factor. Several European countries release car sale numbers on a monthly… Continue reading Tesla (TSLA) sales are dropping like a rock in Europe, but it’s not just because of Elon Musk
Tesla’s sales drop double digits in the US’ biggest EV market, while others are growing
Tesla’s sales have dropped by double digits in California, the most important EV market in the US, all while the rest of the EV market is growing. California is the biggest market for electric vehicles in the US and by a wide margin. In fact, if it wasn’t for California, the US would be even… Continue reading Tesla’s sales drop double digits in the US’ biggest EV market, while others are growing
Cutting-edge Renault Filante concept hopes to break EV efficiency records
The new Renault Filante Record 2025 concept is a racy, aerodynamically-sculpted piece of rolling electric lab equipment designed to push the envelope of energy efficiency and set new records for power consumption and range. Built around the same 87 kWh li-ion battery as the Renault Scenic E-Tech electric car, the Renault Filante Record 2025 is… Continue reading Cutting-edge Renault Filante concept hopes to break EV efficiency records
Tesla opens Cybertruck leases, offers free wraps on tough to move Foundation Series trucks
Photo: Tesla Tesla has opened up Cybertruck leases in the US, and it is now offering free wraps, worth $6,000, on Foundation Series Cybertrucks, which Tesla is still stuck with. The Cybertruck wasn’t mentioned once during Tesla’s last earnings call. CEO Elon Musk gave a long speech about the current state of the company and… Continue reading Tesla opens Cybertruck leases, offers free wraps on tough to move Foundation Series trucks
We toured the Honda EV Hub in Ohio where the Acura RSX and 0 Series EVs will soon be built [Video]
As we enter the second month of 2025, Honda is inching closer to commencing BEV production at its long-standing US plant in Marysville, Ohio, later this year. That $1 billion transition will begin with the assembly of the recently confirmed Acura RSX EV, followed by the first two models in Honda’s 0 Series lineup. Before… Continue reading We toured the Honda EV Hub in Ohio where the Acura RSX and 0 Series EVs will soon be built [Video]
Tesla’s charge port location is due to Elon Musk’s garage layout, says Lucid CEO
Lucid Gravity electric SUV at a Tesla Supercharger (Source: Lucid Motors) Lucid CEO and former Tesla chief engineer Peter Rawlinson claims that Tesla’s charge port location, and why everyone has to back into Supercharger stations, is due to Elon Musk’s garage layout back when Model S was designed. If you have ever charged a Tesla… Continue reading Tesla’s charge port location is due to Elon Musk’s garage layout, says Lucid CEO
Elon Musk says Tesla aims to build 10,000 Optimus robots this year
Elon Musk says that Tesla aims to build 10,000 Optimus robots this year, but he admits that it is an ambitious goal. With Tesla’s automotive business being down last year, Tesla CEO Elon Musk turned again to humanoid robots to stoke positivity amongst investors. During the conference call following the release of its Q4 2024… Continue reading Elon Musk says Tesla aims to build 10,000 Optimus robots this year
Tesla Q4 earnings call recap, PE ratios, and big Texas solar project goes online
On today’s exciting episode of Quick Charge, we explore the Tesla Q4 earnings call’s high-level weirdness, including the impact Bitcoin had on the bottom line, what it means for stock prices, and whether or not you’ll die without Tesla’s solar roof. You’ll also hear Jo ask, “What even is a P/E Ratio, and why does… Continue reading Tesla Q4 earnings call recap, PE ratios, and big Texas solar project goes online